Internal Audit Manager

Manager, Internal Audit and Controls

The Manager, Internal Audit and Controls manages SOX program and a wide range of financial audits at WM. The individual will take an active role in contributing to department's strategic initiatives focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment. This position reports to the Director, Internal Controls and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise SOX activities, test execution and resolution of identified control failures.
• Oversee scoping and planning activities as part of our SOX program, including participating in rationalization efforts to strategically increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of the WM control environment.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development.
• Perform review of audit work papers, walkthroughs and key control testing while providing staff with feedback for performance improvement.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to various levels of management.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the assigned teams, reviewing work progress and ensuring effective risk coverage.
• Serves in a leadership role ensuring appropriate scope of work (comprehensiveness) and consistent execution and reporting.
• Provides timely and effective feedback, coaching and training to staff working under their direct or indirect supervision.
• Take an active role in one or more departmental initiatives such as those driven to improve quality and / or audit coverage, ongoing education and continuous improvement.
• Manage a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business segments, departments and operations for : operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls and applicable regulations.
• Oversee projects that review financial processes, including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency opportunities, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology and administrative processes.
• Incorporate data analytic techniques to aid in audit and control testing as well as develop audit plans and test programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees. This includes :

Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Office / Hybrid : This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Benefits At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.